Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Fitzgerald, Georgia
Median Fitzgerald, Georgia effective property tax rate: 1.23%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Georgia state median of 1.00%.
Median Fitzgerald, Georgia home value: $69,698
Median annual Fitzgerald, Georgia tax bill: $1,125, $1,275 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Ben Hill calculated?
Property taxes in Fitzgerald, Georgia are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Fitzgerald's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Fitzgerald, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.23%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$857
$796
How Does the Fitzgerald Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Fitzgerald property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Fitzgerald's median effective tax rate of 1.23% — based on actual property records in Ben Hill County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Fitzgerald's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Fitzgerald: rates range from 1.23% in 31750 to 1.23% in 31750, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Fitzgerald.
About Fitzgerald Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill, Georgia
Fitzgerald’s median effective property tax rate of 1.23% is lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Ben Hill County base levy combined with local school district levies and Community Improvement Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Fitzgerald. Homeowners in the 31750 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.23%, while those in the lowest ZIP code pay 1.23%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Ben Hill County. Understanding which part of Fitzgerald you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Fitzgerald homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Fitzgerald's effective property tax rate to other cities in Georgia and the median property tax rates in Georgia and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Fitzgerald Tax Rate
1.23%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Ben Hill County Tax Rate
1.23%
Median Effective Georgia Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31750 | 0.78% | 1.06% | 1.23% | 1.71% | 1.71% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
When examining property taxes in Fitzgerald, Georgia, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Ben Hill County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices in Ben Hill County are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Fitzgerald is $69,698, with tax bills ranging across the county. ZIP code 31750 has the highest median home price at $69,698.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
Source: Ownwell
$66,912
$70,215
$73,518
Median Fitzgerald Market Value
$69,698
Median Ben Hill County Market Value
$69,527
Median Georgia Market Value
$280,310
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31750 | $9,830 | $25,896 | $69,698 | $125,716 | $207,402 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
Property tax bills in Fitzgerald are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property rather than what a homeowner paid for it. Local taxing authorities use that assessed value to determine how much tax is owed each year, and the final bill can also reflect exemptions or other adjustments that reduce taxable value.
For homeowners, this means a higher assessed value usually leads to a higher tax bill, while a lower assessed value can help keep taxes down. In Fitzgerald, where the median home price is $69,698, property tax bills can vary widely depending on the home and its location within Ben Hill County. The 25th percentile tax bill is $528, while the 75th percentile is $1,890 and the 90th percentile reaches $2,841. In ZIP code 31750, the median tax bill is $1,125.
Median Fitzgerald Tax Bill
$1,125
Median Ben Hill County Tax Bill
$1,122
Median Georgia Tax Bill
$2,476
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31750 | $236 | $528 | $1,125 | $1,890 | $2,841 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 15 |
Links | |
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| Ben Hill Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.qpublic.net |